Mumbai Batting Ace Sarfaraz Khan Seeks Form Ahead of Ranji Clash

As of November 16th, 2025, Sarfaraz Khan, Mumbai's domestic run-machine, is facing a rare dip in form in the ongoing Ranji Trophy season. The 28-year-old batter, who has scored 16 centuries and boasts an impressive average of 63.10 in first-class cricket, has managed just 111 runs in 4 matches so far, with his highest score being 42.

In contrast, Sarfaraz's teammate Siddhesh Lad has been the standout performer for Mumbai, amassing 360 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate of 72.00, including two centuries and a fifty. Sarfaraz's younger brother, Musheer Khan, has also made significant contributions, scoring 112, 49, and 63 in his three innings.

Despite his underwhelming run, Sarfaraz remains unfazed, stating that he has scored plenty of runs in the past four to five years and that the current dip does not concern him. The batter is confident in his playing style and believes he does not need to make any changes to his approach.

Sarfaraz has also praised the leadership of Mumbai's captain, India all-rounder Shardul Thakur, who he believes puts the team's interests before his own. Thakur has demonstrated this by batting as low as number 8 or 9 in the order and taking himself off the attack when he feels the conditions are not suitable for the fast bowlers, prioritizing the team's success over personal goals.

With 17 points in 4 matches, Mumbai are currently topping their group in the Ranji Trophy. They will be facing Pondicherry on November 17th, 2025, at the Wankhede Stadium, a venue they have not played at in 19 months. Sarfaraz and his teammates will be eager to continue their strong start to the season and secure another victory.